Mapxus

Mapxus is proud to announce that the game app "Momotaro Dentetsu Walking @ AEON Mall Ibaraki,”*1, developed by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. and powered by Mapxus Driven by Kawasaki™*2, has won the prestigious Grand Prize at the Location Information Awards, sponsored by the general incorporated association LBMA Japan (Location Business & Marketing Association Japan).

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The LBMA Japan Location Information Awards aim to promote market growth and revitalization in the field of location information services. The awards recognize noteworthy products and services that have either "popularized location information business, marketing, and services" or "made a social impact" through initiatives utilizing location information data implemented by their members consisting of 91 companies.

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"Momotaro Dentetsu Walking @ AEON Mall Ibaraki" offers a unique experience by linking real-world locations to the game, displaying current location information within the game stage, including indoor spaces and providing product as well as service information linked to facility data. Remarkably, this service operates without requiring facilities to invest in or install any equipment.

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Additionally, this initiative has digitized location information for a vast area within a commercial facility with game-level accuracy, showcasing the potential for use in various fields such as tourist spots, factories, offices, smart buildings, and medical facilities.

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Looking ahead, Mapxus, in partnership with Kawasaki, will continue to provide innovative solutions to drive spatial digital transformation in leisure facilities, commercial centers, public transportation, offices, factories, and more, through digital maps as well as indoor and outdoor location information powered by Mapxus Driven by Kawasaki™.

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*1) Momotetsu Walking @ AEON Mall Ibaraki Now Integrated with “mapxus Driven by Kawasaki™” Indoor Location Service‍

‣ Momotetsu Walking @ AEON Mall Ibaraki Now Integrated with “mapxus Driven by Kawasaki™” Indoor Location Service

‣ 桃鉄ウォーキング@イオンモール茨木に屋内位置情報サービスmapxus Driven by Kawasaki™を提供

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*2) mapxus Driven by Kawasaki™

‣ Kawasaki’s Indoor Location Information Service “iPNT-K™” is Rebranded as “mapxus Driven by Kawasaki™”

‣ 屋内空間のデジタルソリューション

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Reference links

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Press Release

‣ 屋内位置情報サービスmapxus Driven by Kawasaki™を活用した「桃鉄ウォーキング@イオンモール茨木」が「位置情報アワード2024」最優秀賞を受賞